Today is the first day of 2014 and I'm here in front of the lappy, thinking back about the moments in 2013.
I've done my dedications and resolutions every year for as long as I've been blogging, and this year will be no different.
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1) Job
I've been in the industry for more than 2yrs now and I can safely say, I wouldn't give it up so easily. Sure, when there are bad days, they really are bad days. But then on the good days, I remember the sole reason for joining this industry in the first place.. the little ones.
Every morning, my colleagues & I would ask each other "今天有多少千" in our own classes, referring 1 child to 1000 children hahaha. We would whine and complain about their mischief and antics to each other. But at the end of the day, we are also very proud to share about their accomplishments and achievements.
In 2013, it was my first time taking the youngest age group, Toddlers (also known as being in their terrible twos). My partners & I pulled our hairs out for most days, but we still love them so much. I am going to be moving up one level in this new year, the Nursery 1s. And even though I can still see them, I will definitely miss looking after them. :')
Resolution: To keep my temper in check. :(
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2) Academics/Studies
YES, after 19 long months (plus a few extra months, heh), I have finally graduated with my second diploma!! This has not been a smooth and easy journey, but thank god for all the kind souls I've met along the way. So thankful for the facilitators who have imparted so much encouraging words and wisdom, I will try to keep them close to my heart. And to my clique of classmates, WE DID IT! Very thankful to have them because we can whine and gossip about everything, things people who are not in this industry might understand.
Decided to continue with a part time Bachelors in 2014. To be honest, I am very afraid I wouldn't be able to handle the workload and studies at the same time. (I have just found out my first sem PTC is during the same month as my examination period.. *yanks hair out*) But I guess it's now or never!
Resolution: To be as focused as I can be.
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3) Friends
Cheers to another year of friendships with the different groups of people I have in my life. Meeting them and updating each other gives me different perspectives about life and of course, the fun times we share are precious too. You guys know who you all are. :)
And to my two favourites, still having two of my favourite people sticking around, means the world to me. It's amazing how far our friendship has come, how people have come and go but you guys stayed. Thank you guys for another year of fun, weirdness, annoying jokes and most importantly, love. As we move forward/nearer to the next phase in our lives, I hope this close bond never ends. I really wanna know the answer to all our 'few years from now' questions, hehe. "I don't need many friends, just the few who understands me."
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4) Family
I used to be the girl who dislikes staying home, I would go out whenever I could and not come home till the wee hours. But in 2013, I have come to gradually understand the importance of family. I have come to love spending time with them because nothing is more important than family.
In 2013, my brother and I also had our childhood wish come true.. an addition to the family! Maxie came into our lives unexpectedly, and even though we had a few hiccups along the way, he is one of the reasons why we are becoming closer as a family. To many more years of family ahead!
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5) Love
They say never be too quick to claim the love of your life, but I wouldn't change my promises to him ever. 2012 wasn't an easy beginning for us, 2013 was no different. We had both our good and bad days, but he kept to his promise of trying to give me more good days than bad haha. We were made stronger through bickering and arguments, and because of these, he made me realize that no matter how tough it was, we will never give up on each other.
My 'thank you's for you is never-ending but mostly, I would like to thank you for your selfless and unwavering love. You have the purest of hearts and kindest of souls, something which I want to learn from and become. You have given so much more than I could have asked for, or deserve.
2013 has been an exciting year and I know 2014 is going to be no less than that. We have another distance to conquer when you leave for your studies abroad but we have conquered so much more and longer distances that I know we can do this too (self comfort to myself because I am the one who hates distances). Looking forward to what the new year holds for us. :)
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To a better year ahead for everyone, xx.